Bakelite powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

Agalin, Frenchmid 20th Century

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

The base for a powder box (2011.27.2.11a). The base is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. The lid (2011.27.2.11b) has black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style.

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Title: Bakelite powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
Creator: Agalin, French
Date Created: mid 20th Century
Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 4 x 2 3/16 in. (10.2 x 5.6 cm)
Subject Keywords: Actors and actresses, Singers (Musicians)
Medium: Bakelite (TM)

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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